PEPPER'S COCINA MEXICANA (FERNANDINA)
530 Centre Street
Florida, 32034
Nassau County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in dry storage area. Manager began cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelves.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook in kitchen drinking from glass with no lid. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In bar area, margarita mix stored on floor. Mix moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Black lava bowls stored on shelf near dish area.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. No drain plug in green dumpster behind establishment. Manager states he will call dumpster company to obtain. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar. Bartender began cleaning holster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single use items and coffee filters stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager began moving items to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two (2) scooters stored in side storage areas. Scooters moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook in kitchen touched nose with bare hand, placed on glove, and handled clean pans without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In outside walk in freezer, sealed packages of beef stored over pans of tamales in plastic bags. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On cook line in cooler drawers below grill, raw chicken stored over raw fish. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, ranch dressing prepared eight (8) days prior. Dressing discarded.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner hanging on pan with single use containers on utility cart in server area. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In triple sink area, spray bottle containing chemical cleaner being used by dish person is not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in party area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024. Manager printed and posted new license. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee styrofoam drink cup in kitchen near cook line. Cup discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher in back just rinsing off pans with spray hose. Sinks set up to be used correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in prep area. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of black utility cart on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink on cook line in kitchen. At hand washing sink in bar. Manager has signs and will post. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar.
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Clear unwrapped plastic straws at bar top. Straws removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Small ramp floor to walk in cooler inside kitchen.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher machine only reaching 109F. **Warning**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bartender handled personal cell phone and immediately handled clean containers of fruit without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In outside walk in freezer, raw duck stored over opened box of ready to eat corn. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One live fly landed on container of cheese in flip top cooler on cook line. Cheese discarded.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf next to liquid smoke in prep area. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at outside mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Vacuum breaker missing at outside faucet where blue hose is attached. Manager went and purchased breakers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink on cook line in kitchen. At hand washing sink in dry storage area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink on cook line in kitchen. At hand washing sink in dry storage area. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee working today.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 23 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).